Positive people unite! This thread is being created for the sole use of positive people to give positive reinforcement to others in the group that we care about. We know that we may disagree on some issues but we will offer constructive criticism, objective suggestions, we will always give kind support even when delivering the occasional (but necessary) kick in the pants.

I have eyed the BB enough--I just ordered one to Leigha, Betsy, and Karen. I really need an accurate account of my workouts! BTW Betsy--how many times would you have to chew that "filet?":lol:

Having pain in my abdomen all day--only got relief from Darvocet, gas medicine, and a pepcid--not sure which one did the trick. What is this pain? Feel like cramps. Fyi--I took milk of magnesia Friday, so I pretty "empty" but I took the maxium dose--too much?

Happy Mother's Day to each of you!

See Karen its all your fault, you made Stacie buy Just dance and you made Shammah buy a body bugg! I cant wait for everyone to get theirs. :biggrin:

Well I made it through Mothers day without eating too much. I got up and ran my C25K and then walked an extra 30 because I knew what was going to happen once my company got there. My SIL brought chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels and I resisted both! But I gave the wine and cheese hell.

But I still kept my BB calorie burned/ eaten balance like I should have. (Hopefully, I had to guess on the cheese because I didn't weigh it or count how many pieces I had, next time I will make me a separate plate and keep better track.) Oh well its a learning process.

I rode my bike to work today and I plan on riding home if the weather holds out but since I spend so much time at my desk, I think I will have to go and walk on the treadmill for 30 before I go home.

Have a good week everyone!

I have a question for my friends in the medical field, for the last 3 days after I work out I smell ammonia. But I cant figure out could it be my clothes, or maybe the body bugg band or can your body emit ammonia after a workout or maybe it is all in my head/nose?

Hm. Certain issues with protein metabolism can cause an ammonia-like odor. It's something I'd want to run past the doctor. Chances are, it's just one of those things (likely related to being less-hydrated after exercise), but your doctor will likely want to do a blood test or three.

Well, I've gone out and bought, not a BB, but a Wii and Wii Fit and Just Dance and a couple of other discs. Maybe I'm transferring my food addiction to a shopping addiction! Anyhow, I work out for about an hour, plus walk fast 2-3 miles a day. A gym membership will come after I've recovered from surgery (start my pre-op diet tomorrow!)

(start my pre-op diet tomorrow!)

WOOHOO! :scared2: Exciting!

Congratulations Anne! I know how excited you must be.

I am almost at 1 week post surgery and other than being a lot more tired than usual, I feel really good.

Betsy - you had mentioned in one of your other posts that you were going to try the Hot Yoga. Have you had a chance yet? I've practiced hot yoga for about 7 years and LOVE it. Interested in hearing your thoughts.

Katie

I'm so excited for you, Anne! Well, maybe not about the preop diet--but even that is a milestone :scared2:

What does your doctor have you doing for your preop?

Katie, no--I haven't started yoga yet. I think I will do it next week, when my daughter is home from school. Maybe I can drag her along.

I'm also thinking about Zumba, but am pretty sure I have nothing resembling the coordination required for that. I'm trying to convince myself that that doesn't matter---but so far, no dice. Still...I want to try it.....

Hm. Now I want a Wii. And Wii Fit. I see what you mean about transfer addictions, Anne!

LOL--honestly, sorry to project my shopping addiction on you LOL

In the last few days, I've purchased the BB, the display and some reeeeeally nice Nike Shox to keep up with my crazy workouts! I seriously have a problem! I convinced a coworker last week to buy an iPad (which she ended up doing over the weekend LOL)! So, ladies, if you're looking to justify any purchase, just give your old buddy Karen a shout !

Anne--good for you for treating yourself! I LOVE Just Dance. The only thing is, I'd love for there to be some way to open new songs or something. I heard a great rumor they are developing a new one. I hope so because I am hopelessly addicted (and so are my kids)!!

Stacie---it IS addictive isn't it?!? You don't even realize you're burning calories because of how much fun you're having. It's fun watching my kids dance to New Kids on the Block LOL

Shamma--woohoo! I am excited about my Bugg too! It just came today, so it's all set up and almost fully charged. The display is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but I am going to start using this sucker right away!

Betsy--Wii is just awesome (here I go with my shopping addiction transference LOL). Just Dance is my favorite. I bought the Wii Fit, but with everything else I've been doing, I haven't even tried that yet LOL

Leigha--that is really weird about the ammonia smell. Is it still as strong? That is soooo strange. So, how addicted are you to the BB? I am sure I am really going to be obsessed myself. Can't WAIT to use it, I'm just not sure when the best time to start would be (when I go to bed tonight or when I wake up in the morning).

Katie--welcome and congrats on your surgery! We're happy to have you!

Cocoa--how are you feeling? I think I am caught up, and I don't remember seeing an update from you for a little while.

Bobbie--I will check FB later, but wondering how the interview went last week. Deets!! I hope you are enjoying the scrapbooking retreat!

How was everyone's Mother's Day? I got hubby to treat me to P90X, so that was my big gift. Of course, I decided to order and do Power 90 first to work my way up to the P90 based on a ton of recommendations, so I am going to have some variety in my workouts to say the least.....

Holy crap! I actually just MADE money selling back the freaking BB and display I initially bought off eBay! I paid $176 for both and they just sold for $197! Yeah! Amy--thanks for the coupon codes so I could get a new one WITH the 6 month membership for what it would've cost to add the membership to the used one!!

Hi Everyone,

I've been sort-of hiding out for a while. Sorry about that. Been reading, but not really posting. I haven't been feeling the best...but not because of the band.

Happy to see everyone is doing well!! :crying:

Anne--Yay on the pre-op!

Well, y'all know I was very sick last month. This seemed to be improving on the back side, although my blood pressure has still been low, around 90/60.

When I was on my way to DC last week, the diarrhea started up again, ON THE AIRPLANE. Ugh! The first culture they were SUPPOSED to be doing from the day I went to urgent care last month wasn't run for some reason. After I'd been on the meds a few days, they ran it again, and it was negative. So, they have no idea if what caused it was actually a c.diff. infection or not.

So, I had problems all last week in DC, things are calming down now, BP is still low. I saw my PCP today for a follow-up. He referred me to a GI doc. He thinks a colonoscopy is in my very near future...oh yay!

Also, today I am having a Holter Monitor run, which is a 24 hour heart monitor, to try to figure out why I have been trying to pass-out over the past months. So, I am standing here at my kitchen counter, since when I tried to pass out, I had been standing for 30 minutes or so before my BP dropped suddenly. Of course, nada so far!

So, basically, I am a mess! Sheesh!

Doc thinks the passing out is something to do with the weight loss, he says he sees it in his weight loss patients. Seems some of us have problems maintaining pressure while standing....

As to the other issue. The Big D...he says he thinks one of 3 things. Still getting over c.diff. if that is what it was. Auto-immune problems, which run in my family, but I am rather old for it to present now. Or irritable bowel sydrome. Yippee.

A 4th unlikely thought he had was an allergic reaction to something. The only thing I can think of is the Protein shakes I use. But I don't use them daily. And did not use them at all when I was REALLY sick.

But I am going to eliminate them for a time and see if it makes a difference. I didn't even think of them while we were talking.

I did have a great time in DC though, all the other stuff aside. I went a day early and really enjoyed the museums.

I tried to find a way to steal the Hope Diamond, but was out of luck. I spent 3 hours in the American History Museum after the Natural History Museum. I did more walking than ever.

I also did a lot of shopping.

Karen, I am right there with ya on the shopping addiction! Oh yeah!!!

I now want an iPad since my friend got one...actually they got his and hers, but they are all sold out here, I am on the wait list.

We are leaving for Sedona tomorrow. I was hoping to have it by then. But doesn't look like it will happen. Wah. :drool: We are meeting my sister and her husband, they are driving from Florida. Can't wait!!

Yay! Well, ok, been on my feet for over an hour and I am still upright...it figures!

Denise, oh, no! I'm so sorry you're still feeling gross. I hope they get to the bottom of it very soon. That kind of illness is so draining.

Enjoy your trip to Sedona!

Denise, oh, no! I'm so sorry you're still feeling gross. I hope they get to the bottom of it very soon. That kind of illness is so draining.

Enjoy your trip to Sedona!

BOTTOM! Ha! Had to laugh at that one! Tee hee! I got my iPad! On the highway as I type! What fun. it is all Karen's fault.

BOTTOM! Ha! Had to laugh at that one! Tee hee! I got my iPad! On the highway as I type! What fun. it is all Karen's fault.

:smile: Well, glad I could twist your arm, Denise LOL! My friend bought hers into work today and I fell in love with it! Do I need it? NO. Am I going to (eventually) get it? HELL YES!!! I am in need of replacing my 2 Mexapixel digital camera first. It's been 8 great years, but I think it's time. I am going to treat myself when I get my money from the insurance company for getting my mammogram stuff taken care of. I made a HUGE mistake on my finances, so most of it is replacing $$$ I forgot to allocate to bills (imagine that LOL), but I should have enough to treat myself to a new camera.

I did purchase the pink armband for my BB today. I don't know why I didn't just order the pink one. I was so thrilled to be ordering one that the color was the furthest thing from my mind. I did also find a great site to jazz it up a little bit too: BodyMedia Skins

Okay so that is my shopping plug for the day...under $20 spent, so I didn't do too bad (oh, there was the beginner pilates DVD I just got off Amazon too for $8, but I swear that's it LOL)

I did pretty well with my first day with my BB. I burned 2428 calories and took in 1441 for a deficit of 987 (should've been 1000, but I'm upping my freaking exercise tonight). I actually changed my profile to target a 1250 deficit, so hopefully I'll lose 2 to 2.5 lbs per week. I am SERIOUS about getting this last bit of weight off :smile2:

Hope you are all doing well, my friends! Denise, I'll look for an update from you soon!! I am praying for some good news!!!!

Betsy, did you get your BB yet?

Leigha--is yours working for you? I mean from a get the scale to start moving again standpoint?

Amy--saw your post about your display. Mine came in yesterday and I started using it right away, but I haven't had this issue yet. Praying I don't. Did you try calling their 800 number?

Anne--how's the pre-op diet going?

Karen, I have intentionally not told you about my BB experience because I don't want to "neg you out" (sorry for the car salesman lingo, but its the most appropriate that I can think of for the situation.) My BB wants me to burn 2150 calories and eat 1250. So I did, for a week, and gained 3 pounds, I usually have a 1 pound gain here and there that I ignore. So I can be 144 and get up the next day and be 145.5 and be OK with that, but I just kept creeping up I went from 144 to 147 in 7 days. (I am on the shot so I don't have a period so I cant blame it on that) I have not gained 3 pounds since I started this, a pound to a pound and a half MAX! So I have decided I will try and hit the burn number but I am going back to my 800-1000 calorie a day program. I think I am like Betsy, my body only loses weight when I eat below 1000 calories a day. :smile:

But that doesn't mean it wont work for you and I think you should give it an honest try because there are thousands of people that it works for. :smile2: